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ARMS, BLAKELY, no dates. I am looking for informationon Henry
Orson BLAKELY - believed to have died in Marion, IL, and Gertrude
(ARMS) Blakely (his wife) - also believed to have died in Marion, IL.
They are my maternal great-grandparents. I can't get past them in the
lineage right now. Thank you very much for any information that you can
provide.
Debi Amato
damato@htonline.com
ARMSTRONG, CROW, no dates. I am searching for Williamson
County Illinois ancestors: William, Mahulda, Jesse, James Augustus, and
Myrtle May CROW; and Sarah ARMSTRONG Crow. Any help appreciated.
Evelyn Crow Hansson
rethanss@ekucolonel.com
CAPLINGER, EDWARDS, HARRISON, HENRY, O'NEAL, 1850-1870.
Searching for information on McCollister C. EDWARDS, born 1823, Wilson
County, Tennessee. Lived 1840s, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Purchased
land in Attila, Williamson County, Illinois in 1850s. McCollister C.
Edwards married Nancy O'NEAL, 1845, Wilson County, Tennessee. She was
niece of James and Elizabeth CAPLINGER O'NEAL of Williamson County,
Illinois. Nancy's sister, Delila O'Neal, married Stephen HENRY, 1840
Wilson County, Tennessee, and were in Williamson County, Illinos by
1850 census. Delila & Stephen Henry eventually moved, I believe, to
Wichita, Kansas. Nancy's brother, William O'Neal, was born April, 1820
(Wilson County, Tenn.?), and died 14 May 1906, Williamson County,
Illinois. He married 1856, Williamson County, Musina "Sina" Edwards
(sister of McCollister Edwards); abt 1868, Mary Melvina HARRISON.
Debbie McArdle
jjmcard@mc.net
COX, 1855-1870. I am looking for marriage information
(marriage date and spouse) for the following individuals: Wesley COX
and William Cox (probably married in Williamson County in the late
1850s) and Minerva, Louisa, Lavisa, and Rachel Cox (probably married in
Williamson County in the 1860s).
Jeff Johnson
wjjohn@idir.net
DAWSON, mid 1800s. I am looking for marriage records for the
county for 1856 and 1857. I am looking for a possible marriage in the
county for Arphax (sp?) DAWSON. Would appreciate any help.
Angela Pavloff
agpav@midwest.net
MEZO, early 1900s. I'm interested in finding more information
about my g-grandfather Samuel Amos MEZO. Family lore has it that he
died in an explosion at the Weaver Mine in Sunnyside (outside Herrin)
in 1917. I believe he lived in company housing. Any information about
the explosion, Weaver Mine or Samuel Amos Mezo would be appreciated! If
I've missed something obvious, please let me know, because I'm new at
this.
Paula Mezo
pdmezo@purdue.edu
MOORE, early 1900s. Gladys MOORE,sister of Cy Moore. Married Oscar GRACE. Resident of Marion early 1900's. Looking for any information.
Jeff Hardy
harco@jdv.net
REID / REED, late 1800s. I am trying to locate a marriage
record for my grandmother Martha J. REID/REED. She was born in Johnson
County in 1879 but there is no record there, She married Daniel DRAPER
about 1895-99 and they may have married Williamson County. Thank you.
Homer Weaver
hhwcw@accessus.net
SIWIK, ZOSKA, SADOSKA, NOCEK, CZOMPA, SZOJWAJ, OLINSKI, KIVOSS, early 1900s.
Grandfather Stanley Steven (or Stephen) SIWIK, born in Lumza, Poland 15
August 1889 {father=Michael Nick Siwik; mother=Anne SADOSKA ZOSKA};
immigration to USA; resided in Freeman Spur ca. (1926???)...married by
Justice of the Peace (Marion Hunter) in Marion IL to Helen NOCEK CZOMPA
also of Freeman Spur (Czompa is NOT the maiden name. Helen was widowed,
Nocek is the maiden name) marriage date 27 December 1927. Witnessed by
Martin and Mary SZOJWAJ (pro- "shoiva" ???). Then in the Church wedding
in the St. Mary's Church of Herrin Illinois on 13 February 1930--(both
Stanley and Helen were still living in Freeman Spur)...witnesses at the
Church wedding were Peter OLINSKI, Anne (KIVOSS ???), Rev. E. Seuse,
and "what looks like" Sister Mary Thursday...This information is
learned from photocopies of the marriage certificates. Stanley applied
Form ss-5 with Treasury Department - Internal revenue Service (U.S.
Social Security Act - Application For Account Number) dated 22 December
1936, had previously applied in Freeman Spur on 29 November 1936. On
this form Stanley reports that his employer at the time was the
Franklin County Coal Corporation of Herrin Illinois. Any information
regarding Helen or Stanley would be welcomed with great appreciation. I
hope the details of this posting are useful to someone!
Deborah K. Bost
TequilaRose_01@email.msn.com
TRAMMELL, 1800s. Looking for information on Phillip TRAMMELL
b 1 Apr 1791 Lincoln, GA d. 31 Jan 1854 buried Stonefort, Illinois.
Married Rebecca NEWTON about 1810. His children were believed to be
Elizabeth m. William HOIL, Nancy m. William McNunn, Newton, Rebecca,
Jehu, Sarah m. Jesse McBRIDE, Wesley m. (1) Cynthia BUCKNER (2) Mary
NEALY, Manerva m. (1) John CASELS (2) Harvey MORSE, John m. (1) Nancy
APLIN (2) Amanda McSPARIN (3) Norciss LaFEVER, Betsy Ann m. William
WHITAKER, James C m. Susan RUSSELL, Susan m. Albert RUSSELL, George m.
Susan unknown and Cynthia m. Burgess YOUNG. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
Gary Trammel
garyd@evansville.net
TWARDOS, early 1900s. I'm looking for information on the
TWARDOS surname. My father's uncle, Matt Twardos, is listed in the 1920
US Census in Johnston City, IL. He was born in Poland and worked as a
coal miner. I'm also interested to know if there was a mine disaster in
Johnston City in January 1922. Matt Twardos had either a brother or
cousin by the name of Albert Twardos that died in Johnston City in an
accident on Jan. 7, 1922. At the time, Albert's family was living in
Lincoln, and that is where he is buried. Any help you can give me is
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Carol Elder
Elder48@aol.com
VICKERY / VICKREY, early 1900s. I am looking for the death of
Pauline VICKERY/VICKREY in Williamson County maybe Herrin between 1900
and 1910. Could someone tell me how to get this info or is willing to
do a lookup?
Missy Hetterick
jhetterick@aol.com
WREN, Present Day. I am looking for a lady named Lassie WREN.
Lassie may be a nickname. She is a cousin to Thomas Jefferson EVITTS
and a niece to Sophia Malinda (BODINE) Evitts. Don't know if some of
her family still lives there or not. I was told that she lived in
Carterville in the 1920's. Any info would be of help. Thank you for
your time.
Diana Doss Mercer
barry@muhlon.com
YOUNG, MORSE, LEDBETTER, 1850-1875. Searching for information
on the Civil War widow, Mary Ann LEDBETTER MORSE who married Carroll
Johnson YOUNG in Williamson County, Illinois on 15 July 1866. Mary Ann
Ledbetter was born 1842, and married first John T. Morse, 23 Aug 1857,
Massac County, Illinois. John T. Morse died in the Civil War, and Mary
Ann Ledbetter Morse then went to Williamson County to wed C. J. Young.
What was Mary Ann's connection to Williamson County that led her there
after the death of her husband? For 20 years I have been unable to
answer this question! Mary Ann Ledbetter Morse Young died 10 May 1870,
and left two children, Cordelia "Della" Morse and Sarah Francis Morse.
A custody battle ensued between the girls' stepfather, Carroll Johnson
Young of Williamson County and their uncle Drury Morse of Massac
County, Illinois. Also, where is Mary Ann Young buried?
Debbie McArdle
jjmcard@mc.net
ABSHER, GOLD, late 1800s. Looking for any information for
Albert ABSHER and Sarah GOLD who were married in Saline County, Mar.
10, 1880. Martha Gold died Jan 5, 1944, in Marion, Williamson County.
Bud Montgomery
bhmont@juno.com
ABSHER, STANFILL, late 1800s. Looking for the ancestors of
Sarah Isabell ABSHER (1850-1923) believed to have moved from Kentucky
to Crab Orchard, IL with family. A sister may have been named Alice.
Sarah married Riley T. STANFILL in either 1867 or 3/12/1871 depending
on the source and had 12 children, two of which may be buried in IL.
Riley and Sarah are buried in Sardis, TN, Henderson Co. where they
lived most their lives. Riley believed to have meet Sarah in IL while
fleeing Confederate Army service. Fought at Shiloh as confederate. Then
later enlisted in 1864 with Federal Army 145th Illinois Infantry, Co. F.
Gary Shannon
gshannon@aeneas.net
BAKER and BROWN, 1800s. Can anyone help me with the parents
of Annie BAKER born 30 March 1809 in TN, married Oliver DAVIS senior
and died Williamson Co., IL 30 March 1885. Also information on Nancy J.
BROWN born 18 Feb 1838 in TN and married Oliver DAVIS junior and died 9
June 1859 in Williamson Co.
Barbara Moore
bjhm@gvtc.com
BARHAM, 1800s. Looking for information on James M. BARHAM,
born July 8, 1862, in Marion, IL. Believed to have lived in Marion, all
of his life, died in 1953. My grandmother (Hattie) was his daughter.
She married Charles B. GARRETT and they lived at 306 E. Reeves, in
Marion, my father James Roy Garrett was born in Marion, on May 10,
1915. I believe that Maggie was James' wife. She died in 1951 in
Marion. Thanks.
James C. Garrett
bulldog@freeway.net
BEARDEN, 1800s. Looking for any information on Thomas
BEARDEN, b. 1821 NC, living in Williamson County in 1860. m. Elizabeth
??. Children: Charles b. 1846
John b. 1847, Mary b. 1849, Sally B. 1850, Sarah b. 1851, Dolly b.
1852, Julia b. 1855, Calvin b. 1856, Willis b. 1859, Alfred b. 1869,
Sophrania b. 1872, Amos b. 1874 & Tom b. 10-8-1864 in Williamson
County, married Georgianne TOMPKINS. Have some info-would be willing to
share.
Brenda Rawlings
Seabrea@aol.com
BERRA and BRACCA, late 1800s. Searching for BERRA and BRACCA
surnames. August Mike Berra, born 6-16-1890 in Cuggiono, Italy came to
US around 1910, remained in Herrin, IL (Williamson County) til
death10-31-1970. Married Lena Bracca and had 2 sons Jon Thomas and
Herman Berra.
Kathy Schneller
kschnelr@famvid.com
BURNS, 1800s. Seeking information on family of William and
Temperance BURNS, both born in SC migrated to TN and then to Williamson
Co. Had several children.
Temperance, 1810; Joseph, 1815; Wesley, 1818; John F., 1821, possibly
twin of
Arena R. STARRETT; Elisa, 1823; James M., 1824; Margaret GARRETT, 1829;
Catherine, 1831; Elijah ?, 1825; Samuel?, 1811; and Randal?. Please
contact if researching these lines. Thank you.
Terri Harvey
doggiedaddy@webtv.net
BURPO, late 1800s/early 1900s. Looking for Ruth Ann BURPO
parents George Riley Burpo and Minnie BURKELOW born abt. 1902 possibly
Marion, Ill. Had a brother Mark Hannah. Ruth was my husbands mother she
married Ross CHITTY. Thanks.
Pat Ramsey Chitty
patty@i1.net
COZART, COATS. 1800s. Searching for info on Willis Adams
COZART b. 1838 KY and Mary Ann COATS b. Smith Co., TN. Both were on the
1860 Census of Williamson Co. and were m. that same year. Their first 5
children, Isabelle Elizabeth Wilmerth, Samantha, Andrew Logan, Lodena
and Eliza Caroline were born in Williamson Co. They lived briefly in OK
and AR and then settled in TX. Looking for info on their parents and
siblings.
Carol McClinton
carol@texnet.net
DUNCAN, LEWIS, 1800s. Would like info on Enoch N. DUNCAN,
born about1827 in IL. He was on the 1860 and 1880 Williamson Co. IL.
census, showing his father was born TN and his mother in NC. Enoch was
married to Harriet LEWIS. She was born about 1826-27 in TN; the census
shows her father born in NC and her mother in TN. They were married
1845 in Williamson Co. IL. Their children were: Sarah Ann, born about
1846 IL. married Wyatt H FELTS (son of Harris Felts) ...2. Harriet L
Duncan, born about 1849 IL. Amanda J Duncan, born about 1848, Warren
Duncan, born about 1851 IL. Would like to find parents and siblings of
Enoch Duncan and his wife Harriet Lewis. There was a Thomas Lewis with
wife Suzan E, living by Enoch and Harriet. Thanks.
Rita Welch
ebbtide@exprs.net
EPPERSON, 1880. I am looking for the following in the 1880
census: W. A. EPPERSON, Nancy (wife), Nancy M. (dau.) and the rest of
the family. The Simon McMAHAN family is listed above the Eppersons in
this census; the families were in-laws. I would like to know who else
is listed in the Epperson family.
Mary McMahon
mcmc@mich.com
FREY, FISER, 1800s. I am seeking info on the descendants of
John M. FREY (1806-1878) and his wife Nancy FISER (ca 1806-?). Their
children were Simeon, born ca 1831; Amanda, born ca 1832, married
George B. CHAMNESS; and Henry, born ca 1833, married Emily Chamness and
later Malinda LIGHTNER. This family moved from Robertson Co.,TN around
1850 to Williamson County, Illinois. Nancy Fiser Frey had a brother
Archer W. Fiser who lived in Williamson Co., IL ca1857-1862. Any info
on this family will be appreciated!
William Dahnke
wilfdahn@mars.utm.edu
GALLAGHER, CONN, AIKMAN, 1800s. Searching for family of
Bartley GALLAGHER b. 1830 d. 1880 Marion, IL. He m. Mary CONN in Ohio
abt 1853. Known children, William b. 1853, Ida Missouri b. 1855, Edgar
b. 1864, Thomas b. 1864, Mary C. b. 1867. Ida
m. AIKMAN and know that Mary Conn Gallagher was living in Marion in
Oct. 1896, trying to locate her husband's brother, Thomas C. Gallagher,
a printer. Anyone know if Thomas and Bartley's parents were James and
Elizabeth RILEY Gallagher of West Meath Ireland? Appreciate any help
you can offer.
Leanna Eversmeyer
evrsmyr@flash.net
GREENEY, late 1800s. Charles F. GREENEY (b 1877 IL) married
Emma F. Unknown (b 1884 IL) and had children listed below. May have had
younger and older children; all birth years are approximate. Attended
school in Williamson County, possibly in Marion area: Cora or Lora M.
(b 1902). Flora C. (b. 1904). Nina R. (b 1907). James A. (b 1909) who
was known as "Art" and married Helene BUTTON; they lived in Chicago,
St. Charles and Marion, and I have info on their descendants. Carl (b
1912) who is believed to live in Johnson City. William R. who I believe
is known as "Randall" (b 1911) and Hellen (b 1916) who married Clarence
LIND and lived in St. Charles, IL at one time. I would like to find
Emma's maiden name and parents, Charles' parents' names, and
spouses/children of the above.
June Matthys McDowall
JMatthys@aol.com
GUILL, late 1800s. Can anyone identify the following: Levina
GUILL married Ezra Coleman HELTSLEY (b.12 Oct 1880 KY, died 1961 in
Marion); and Guill MOYE who appears in a class photo circa 1908-09
Brakentown School, Brakentown, TN. The photo can be seen at: http://www.tngenweb.usit.com/sumner/brackscl.htm. I have never run across the Moye or Heltsley families. Does anyone know them?
Kenneth Guill
kenneth.guill@mailexcite.com
GUILL, 1800s. Can anyone identify these names and their
possible relationship to the Prince Edward Co., Va. GUILLs? Williamson
Co., Illinois Census Index for 1870: Guill, Arzina, 96; Elizabeth, 104;
James, 96; Jane, 104; Jefferson, 104; John, 96; Thomas, 96; William, 96.
Ken Guill
kenneth.guill@mailexcite.com
HOLDER, FOWLER, 1800s. I am looking for information on Mary
Ann FOWLER HOLDER. Married James Holder Nov. 1858 in Wmson County. She
is buried with him in Community Cem. in Carterville. Her parents were
William and Margaret Fowler. Siblings were John, Martha, Abram and
Solomon. I have both of her parents are from TN. She married a second
time, to Andrew ARNOLD, but he left her after 7 mo. and she had the
marriage annulled. I would appreciate any info on this family. Thanks.
Pat Barnett
padwlm@midamer.net
HUDSPETH, HUNTER, DAVIS, DODD, 1800s. The previous families
all lived in Williamson county from about 1840 on...James HUDSPETH came
from TN about 1860, Emanuel HUNTER came from TN about 1840, Thomas
DAVIS came from TN about 1860 and John Madison DODD settled in Marion
in 1900. All these families are interelated. Have lots of information
to share.
Debbie Harrison
SmithRock@aol.com
KILLMAN, POWELL, early 1900s. I am looking for Wes KILLMAN, father of Golda Killman who married Thomas POWELL around Crab Orchard in early 1900's.
Gregory L. Powell
GPWITCH@prodigy.net
LaMASTER, late 1800s / early 1900s. Searching for
parents/siblings of Frank(lin?) G. LaMASTER. Frank was born circa 1893
and attended Herrin Public School as a sixth grader in 1905. He married
Dorothy Inez GOUGH on June 22, 1912. In 1909 Frank became a railroadman
for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy from which he retired in 1957.
According to family 'lore' his ancestors left France during the French
Revolution for England from there they emigrated to America and settled
in southern Illinois. Any help in locating their family history would
be very much appreciated.
Russ Davis
russ@agapas.com
LEACH, late 1800s. Looking for information on Elizabeth SIMMS
LEACH who moved to Illinois around 1868-1878. She was widowed from
Phillip Leach in 1865 and had moved from Virginia to Ohio to Illinois.
She brought with her 5 sons: James (b: between 1846-1847), Tom, Sam,
Edgar and Albert. I have found information of an Elizabeth Leach in the
1870 Williamson Co. Census with James and Samuel in records on the
Williamson Co, ILGenWeb page. I am trying to find more information on
these people from the census. What were their ages at the time of the
census, etc? Later they lived around Edgar County where James married
Sarah WEGER on Sept. 22, 1874. Am willing to share other Leach family
history I have with those that are interested.
Angie Schofield Stucker
sdstucker@email.msn.com
LOCKLAR, 1800s. Looking for relatives of Arthur LOCKLAR, born
1857 in Williamson County and his wife, Carrie Mae HENDRICKSON Locklar,
born 1881 in
Williamson County. They had a son Carl H. born in Williamson County on
28 Dec 1907. I have a lot of history on this family and am willing to
share all. This family lived in Herrin in the year 1920. Please help!
Mary Simons
MSimons725@aol.com
McDONALD, early 1900s. Searching for Stephen A. McDONALD, died about 1920's. Lived around Marion. Would appreciate any info on him. Thanks.
Patrick K. McDonald
PKM93058@aol.com
MURPHY, no dates. My grandfather James MURPHY born in TN had
2 brothers John & Richard, raised themselves as boys, parents
whereabouts unknown. My grandfather lived in Drakesboro, KY. His
brother Richard moved to Terre Haute, IN. His brother John moved to
Herrin, IL. I am try ing to find his family. Is there anyone out there
that can help me, I sure would appreciate it.
Delois (Murphy) Fetcher
sfetcher@comsource.net
NEAL, MENEES, GRIFFIN, WARD, and MURPHY, 1800s. I have
gathered information about my great-grandmother's line, MENEES and
would like to share and trade for more information about the listed
lines. My lines went to Texas between 1870 and 1880, then Oklahoma.
Will appreciate any help and love to meet new "cousins."
Rhonda G. Edwards
rhonda.edwards@gte.net
PINKERTON, WILHELM, McCORMICK, and SELLARS, 1800s. Searching
for all of the above names in the 1870 census, particularly James H.
PINKERTON, Jane Pinkerton, and Catharine WILHELM Pinkerton; James
Pinkerton born about 1865; Melissa McCORMICK, born about 1859; and
Malinda SELLARS McCormick MANN. Thanks.
Larry Pinkerton
Onearmbuck@aol.com
REECE, BUCHANAN, early 1900s. I'm hoping to find descendants
of Thomas E. and Emma A. (BUCHANAN) REECE. They were married Feb. 16,
1882 in Hartsburg, Logan Co., IL. Emma, who was born in Ohio about
1863, died in Herrin, Williamson County on March 26, 1944. Emma was the
sister of my great-grandfather Charles Buchanan, and I have more info
on that line. Any info is greatly appreciated!
Becky Buchanan
buchanan@compassnet.com
SANDERS, LIPSEY, 1800s. I am looking for information on a
birth and a marriage that I think occurred in Williamson County (I've
already checked Franklin and there's no record there). The birth was
for Henry D. SANDERS 26 Oct 1856. I don't know parents' names; that's
part of what I am looking for, also where. The marriage was for Henry
D. Sanders and Mary Elizabeth LIPSEY (b 9 July1859) probably between
the years of 1875 - 1880. This might also give a clue to parents' names.
Angela Pavloff
agpav@midwest.net [Oct2008-Not a valid addy]
SCURLOCK, 1800s. I am looking for descendents of Cyrus
William and Miranda SCURLOCK, born in the early 1800's. If you have any
Scurlocks in your line please contact me.
Peg Jones
comjones@fcg.net
SMITH, CARTER, 1800s. Searching for information on Eliza Jane
SMITH, born about 1848 in Williamson County. Eliza married Daniel
CARTER in Johnson County on 8 Apr 1866. Eliza's parents were William
Pleasant Smith and Nancy ??? I am interested
in information on her parents and sibs. After the death of Daniel,
Eliza
married Rufus Shipman on 3 Apr 1895 in Johnson County. I would also
like
to know when Eliza died, where she died and where she is buried. Any
information would be appreciated.
Dewey Carter
cicimmig@sunset.net
STACY, THORNTON, WAGONER, DONAHUE, early 1900s. Looking for
connections to Elisha STACY born 1903, near Herrin. Father was Allie
Stacy and mother was a THORNTON. Also need connections to Lillian
WAGONER (Stacy) born 1903, father was John Wagoner and mother was Ellen
DONAHUE.
John DeVinney
jdevinney@pickeringinc.com
SMOTHERS, STOKER, BUSCH, 1800s. Searching for SMOTHERS,
STOKER, BUSCH families from Williamson County. My grandfather Charles
Edward Smothers was born in Crawford's Prairie in 1866. I am searching
for his parents. He had 6 siblings. They were George, born in 1864,
Adelaide, who married John HARRIS, John, Clemma who married Silas Milo
TANNER. They had a son, Matthew who married Zelma and lived in Marion,
another female (name unknown) married a BEASLEY. There might be a
connection in Carroll County, TN, but I can't find anything concrete.
He married Fannie Ettia Stoker on Oct. 26, 1890, in Cottage Home,
Illinois. They had 8 children, before moving to Arkansas. They were
Raymond, Madge, Mabel, Pearl, Sula, Loren, Geneva and Margaret (my
mother). My grandfather was a coal miner, of the Methodist faith. His
oldest son, Raymond Allen Smothers resided in Marion until his death in
1968. He was a coal miner, and owned interests in mines and other
business's in Marion. He
was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Marion. He had a son, J. C.
Smothers, who still resides in Marion. His first wife Gladys DUNN died,
and he married Rhomaine MARGRAVES in Marion, a school teacher. My
grandmother, Fannie Ettia Stoker, was born in Hollowrock, TN in Carroll
County in 1872. Her mother was Adelaide Busch/Bush Stoker.
Great-grandmother Adelaide married a Busch/Bush, divorced him and
married a man named Stoker. Any information would be appreciated.
Glenda Meyers
gsmeyers@aol.com
TAYLOR, 1800s. Seeking info on James W TAYLOR, b. abt. 1833
Ky. He was married to Milly M RAY from Henderson Co. TN. They were
married in Williamson Co. IL. Milly is the dau. of Wyley Ray and Louisa
CARTER Ray from Henderson Co. TN. Would like to find who the parents
and siblings of James W Taylor were, and where they were from. James W
Taylor and Milly M Ray Taylor's children were Sylvenus Chester Taylor,
William T Taylor, Winfield S Taylor, John W TTaylor and James Henry
Taylor. Sylvenus (known as Chester) was married to Ellen HASTEY,
William T Taylor was married to Ennza Jane, John W Was married to
Lillie, Winfeild S ?, James Henry (known as Henry) was married to Ella
Nora FELTS, dau. of Wyatt H Felts of Robertson Co. TN. Thanks.
Rita Welch
rdwelch1@worldnet.att.net
WARD, TAYLOR, 1800s. Seeking information about the parents of A.J.
WARD (possibly Andrew Jackson Ward) and Mary Jane TAYLOR Ward. A.J. Ward
married Mary Jane Taylor in Williamson Co., IL in 1855. They appear on the
1880 census living in the Union Precinct. At that time, A.J. Ward was 48 and
Mary was 45. They are listed with their 8 children. A.J. gives his
birthplace as IL and Mary gives her birthplace as TN. Family lore says that
Mary's family died in an epidemic, possibly cholera, and she was the only
survivor. This may not be true as the 1880 census index cards also show a
James Taylor (14), nephew, and a Margret Taylor (13), niece, living with A.J.
and Mary. A.J. died in 1899 in Ripley County, MO. I have found the obit. for
him. Mary Jane appears on the 1900 MO census in Ripley County and died there
about 1921. I would appreciate any help in finding out the parentage of A.J.
and Mary and anything about their siblings. If anyone is interested in
decendents of this couple, I will be happy to send what I have on them. Thanks.
Pam Gillett
PLWwho@aol.com
WILLIAMS, 1800s. I am looking for information on the George
WILLIAMS family. George was born about 1843 in Ohio. He married Fannie
HICKS. They lived in Reeds Station and had the following children:
Effie Jane, G.E., Hope, Harry, Bernie, Flora, Lottie, and Belle. I
don't remember anything about George but Fannie lived in Carterville
when she died. Some of her children lived in the Carterville area.
Effie Jane married Ed BEASLEY; Hope married a DeWITT; Flora married
Ralph SNIDER of Blairsville; Belle married a HOWE. I would greatly
appreciate any information on this family. Thank you.
Regina Breeden Bailey
reginabailey@thegrid.net
WOODS, 1800s. I am looking for information on a William WOODS
that lived in Williamson County around 1870. He married Phoebe STONE,
sometime before 1876 and moved to Missouri sometime after that.
Father's name was also William Woods. Thanks in advance for any
information.
Elizabeth Pigg
epigg@insolwwb.net
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